Accounting Specialist
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Job Location:
Boca Raton, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Accounting Specialist Boca Raton FL.
Summary of Responsibilities includes:
- Prepare month-end journal entries within the established timeframe.
- Support the revenue generation cycle by processing student and client invoices and deposits.
- Process the billing and collection for third-party student accounts.
- Provide analysis of accounts receivable and prepare reports for university stakeholders.
- Participate in cost accounting functions and other related duties for the university.
- Investigate and resolve account discrepancies and issues of non-compliance.
- Identify and contribute to improvements in automated accounting systems programs and procedures.
- Provide student customer service by responding to inquiries and supporting the FAU community in a professional and timely manner.
- Perform other accounting duties and support accounting staff as required or assigned.
- Promote and maintain a positive and welcoming environment for colleagues students and visitors.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students staff and faculty FAU offers:
- Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
- State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Sick Leave Pool Program.
- Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (at thePresidents discretion).
- Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience; or a high school diploma and five years of appropriate experience required. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Knowledge and experience in general ledger cost accounting accounting systems and financial analysis.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
Salary:
$55000 per year.College or Department:
UCN: T&B Accounts ReceivableLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Application Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at or send an email at To contact Human Resources please call . For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Invoicing
- Journal Entry
- Data Entry
- Accounting & Finance
- Tax Returns
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- Account Receivable
- ACCA
- CPA
About Company
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a student-centered public research university committed to empowering students who want to make a difference.
